{
  "id": 19761070,
  "title": "Police hunt man over cat cruelty incident in Kluang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/police-hunt-man-over-cat-cruelty-incident-in-kluang",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T05:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1576782/police-hunt-man-over-cat-cruelty-incident-kluang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KLUANG: Authorities are searching for a suspect accused of cruelly restraining a cat by tying a rope around its neck and dangling it outside the window of a pickup truck. Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Noh announced the investigation following a Facebook video report. The footage, captured at 6:30 PM yesterday, depicted the driver tying the cat's neck with a rope while driving on Jalan Batu 2, Jalan Mersing. The incident has led to the opening of a case under multiple laws, including the Penal Code, Animal Welfare Act, and Communications and Multimedia Act. Bahrin appealed to the public for any information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible, emphasizing the severity of the animal cruelty. The video became widely shared on social media, sparking outrage from users demanding justice for the mistreated feline.",
  "summary": "KLUANG: Police are hunting a man suspected of tying a rope around a cat's neck and suspending the animal outside the window of his pickup truck.",
  "key_points": [
    "Police searching for suspect in Kluang cat cruelty case",
    "Facebook video shows cat tied by rope to pickup truck window",
    "Public urged to provide information for arrest"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}